From memories of the baguette during his childhood in Sydney, chef Luke Nguyen has been promoting Vietnamese banh mi throughout his culinary career.

As chefs and travelers turn their eyes to Vietnam, the food scene is shifting fast, with authentic food and storytelling blending and diners craving more than just a good meal.

Thai authorities have called on Israeli tourists to act respectfully while visiting the country amid growing public frustration over their behavior.

Vietnam Airlines will begin charging for hand baggage that exceeds the prescribed size or weight from Nov. 3, for “safety reasons and efforts to improve the passenger experience.”

The Nepali and Chinese sides of the Everest region were closed to tourism on Wednesday due to heavy snow brought by cyclone winds, with deep snowdrifts causing a helicopter to crash as it tried to rescue stranded trekkers, authorities said.

Many foreigners visiting Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An were shocked to see tourist attractions and hotels submerged under floodwaters, disrupting their travel plans.

A 45-year-old tour guide died on Monday evening, five days after allegedly being assaulted by hotel staff during a payment dispute at a hotel in the Karmanghat neighborhood of India.

Thailand expects to attract a record 1.1 million American tourists by the end of this year, an 8% increase year-on-year, fueled by the expansion of flight services.

India’s Mumbai has been voted the happiest city in Asia, with a remarkable 94% of locals saying their city brings them joy, according to a survey by the British magazine Time Out.

VnExpress readers shared their frustrations dealing with constant flight delays and cancellations in Vietnam, as the country considers amendments to the Law on Civil Aviation.